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Cilycwm Community Association
Cymraeg

Visiting Cilycwm

Cilycwm circa 1910

Cil-y-cym Village - 1910

and here are a few more reasons to whet your appetite for visiting and exploring what we consider to be our Shan-gri-la:

SEVEN WONDERS OF CIL-Y-CWM

  1. Cil-y-cwm Church - Middle Age origin with many features for the curious.
  2. Ring of Stones - undiscovered mystery high in the hills above Cwm Gwenffrwd that ages from an earlier period.
  3. Cwm Rhaeadr - a sanctuary to unwind. A scenic waterfall cascading over the mountain edge over rocks and crevices into the calm and beauty of the valley floor.
  4. Cil-y-cwm Village - a mixture of several centuries of rural habitation, cobbles, gutters and a tavern.
  5. Soar Chapel - a religious central location that inspired many during the 18th ,19th and 20th century.
  6. Dolauhirion Bridge - architectural brilliance that has stood the test of time.
  7. The River Towy - backbone to the parish, at one time renowned for its fishing, but today it's the sound of the sleepy river on a quiet night that has mesmerised many of the inhabitants.

Plus, seven more wonders neighbouring Cil-y-cwm

  1. Twm Sion Cati - folk hero who hid in the mountains . His "ystafell" or cave is a popular attraction for many people.
  2. Dolaucothi Gold Mines - Pre-Roman centre for the production of gold , now owned by the National Trust.
  3. Llyn-y-Fan - a place for walking and relaxing. This is the place associated with the 'Lady of the Lake' and the 'Doctors of Myddfai'.
  4. Carreg Cennen Castle - an outstanding Welsh Castle worthy of a visit all year round.
  5. Eppynt - ( Cynghordy - Tirabad - Llywel ), a scenic drive linking Carmarthenshire to Breconshire with an unusual village in the middle.
  6. Cynghordy Viaduct - impressive 18 arched stone structure that carries the 'Heart of Wales' railway line.
  7. Llandovery - market town, central to this rural area. Castle, statue,Information Centre including Tonn Press - important in Welsh literature, restaurants etc..

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